CSMLS MLA Study Set questions and
answers well illustrated.
What 3 types of information is in HIA? CORRECT ANSWER.Diagnostic, treatment
and care information
-Person's physical and mental health
-Treatment they are having or have received
-Drug or health care aids
-Health care benefits paid or provided
Health services Provider information
-information on health authorities
Used in workforce planning, determining if a provider's right to practice has
been cancelled or suspended
Registered Information
-Demographic information
-Address
-Citizenship
What are the 3 main branches of Health Canada? CORRECT ANSWER.Health
programs and services
-health insurance
-research program
-health services, promotion and fitness
,Medical services
Health Protection Branch protects against:
-Unsafe food/drugs/cosmetics
-Medical and radiation emitting devices
-Pollutants and contaminants
What are the benefits of avoiding? CORRECT ANSWER.Reducing Stress
- Avoiding demanding or unpleasant people or topics
Saving Time
-Not wasting time and energy on low prioritization issues
Steering clear of danger
-Not stirring up the hornets nest
Setting up more favourable condition
-Gaining time to be better prepared
How is a pathology specimen container labelled? CORRECT
ANSWER.Full Name PHN
Type of specimen and exact
location Relevant clinical history
Collection date and time
How do you label a cassette? CORRECT
ANSWER.surgical/autopsy year
case number
block number
What major requirements should be in the patient's requisition? CORRECT
ANSWER.Full name
PHN
Type of specimen and exact body
site Relevant clinical history
Devitalization and fixation time
Collection date and time
What information does the pathologist need to describe in grossing? CORRECT
ANSWER.Colour
Consistenc
y Texture
Dimensions
Shape
Weight
An obvious pathological features
,What 3is 3Protocol 3A 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Most
3severe 3protocol
Recommended 3for 3extremely 3high 3risk 3tissues
Soak 3instrument 3in 3commercial 3lab 3detergent 3containing 3a 3phenolic
3disinfectant 3(Sanikleen)
Container 3and 3instrument 3are 3steam 3sterilized 3in 3an 3autoclave 3prior 3to
3washing 3with 3soap 3and 3water.
What 3are 3the 34 3stages 3of 3teamwork? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.forming
storming
norming
performing
What 3is 3Protocol 3B 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.more
3common 3for 3tools 3(scape, 3scissors, 3etc.)
Soak 3instrument 3in 3Sanikleen 3followed 3by 3washing 3in 3hot 3soapy 3water.
What 3is 3Protocol 3D 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT
3ANSWER .Accel 3TB 3Spray 3on, 3allow 3to 3air 3dry
What 3is 3Protocol 3C 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Soak 3in
3gluteraldehyde 3disinfectant 3(Cindex) 3for 3recommended 3time 3followed 3by
3washing 3in 3hot,soapy 3water
High 3level 3disinfectant, 3extremely 3toxic 3(fume 3hood)
True 3or 3False: 3Legal 3cases 3are 3identified 3and 3kept 3indefinitely 3CORRECT
3ANSWER .true
How 3is 310% 3NFB 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Drained 3from 3specimen 3and
3disposed 3of 3separately.
Must 3be 3neutralized 3prior 3to
3disposal 3Never 3pour 3down 3the
3sink
Large 3labs 3may 3recycle
True 3or 3False: 3Institutions 3decided 3on 3the 3length 3of 3time 3for 3how 3long 3they
3would 3keep 3a 3specimen 3for. 3CORRECT 3ANSWER .true
How 3are 3specimens 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Bagged 3and 3incinerated
, What 3is 3the 3purpose 3of 3embedding? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.External 3support 3and
3protection
How 3is 3alcohol 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.special 3disposal
Why 3do 3we 3mark 3a 3specimen 3in 3grossing? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.To 3help 3the
3pathologist 3to 3reconstruct 3the 33D 3image 3of 3the 3tissue.
To 3identify 3the 3resection 3margins, 3or 3cut 3edges 3of 3the 3tissue 3piece.
To 3aid 3the 3embedding 3staff 3in 3orienting 3the 3specimen.
How 3is 310%NBF 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.neutralized 3and 3disposed
3separately
How 3is 3Formalin 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.neutralized 3and 3poured
3down 3the 3sink 3with 3running 3water
What 3precautions 3must 3be 3used 3for 310% 3NBF? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.wear 3gloves
3and 3safety 3glasses
use 3fume 3hood
spill 3kit
neutralize 3it 3before 3disposing
What 3is 3the 3procedure 3for 3inking 3a 3gross 3specimen? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.1. 3Dry
3specimen
2. Apply
3. Blot 3off 3excess
4. Place 3in 3Bouin's 3fluid 3or 34% 3acetic 3acid 3to 3set
5. Dry 3before 3cutting
True 3or 3False: 3Fixating 3the 3specimen 3does 3not 3change 3the 3colour 3of 3the 3tissue
3CORRECT 3ANSWER.false
What 3does 3tolerant 3mean? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.minor, 3acceptable 3changes 3and
3making 3sure 3that 3the 3specimen 3does 3not 3change 3its 3structure
True 3or 3False: 3We 3flag 3specimens 3that 3are 3known 3to 3be 3from 3a 3patient 3with
3Hep, 3TB, 3or 3AIDS 3CORRECT 3ANSWER .false
answers well illustrated.
What 3 types of information is in HIA? CORRECT ANSWER.Diagnostic, treatment
and care information
-Person's physical and mental health
-Treatment they are having or have received
-Drug or health care aids
-Health care benefits paid or provided
Health services Provider information
-information on health authorities
Used in workforce planning, determining if a provider's right to practice has
been cancelled or suspended
Registered Information
-Demographic information
-Address
-Citizenship
What are the 3 main branches of Health Canada? CORRECT ANSWER.Health
programs and services
-health insurance
-research program
-health services, promotion and fitness
,Medical services
Health Protection Branch protects against:
-Unsafe food/drugs/cosmetics
-Medical and radiation emitting devices
-Pollutants and contaminants
What are the benefits of avoiding? CORRECT ANSWER.Reducing Stress
- Avoiding demanding or unpleasant people or topics
Saving Time
-Not wasting time and energy on low prioritization issues
Steering clear of danger
-Not stirring up the hornets nest
Setting up more favourable condition
-Gaining time to be better prepared
How is a pathology specimen container labelled? CORRECT
ANSWER.Full Name PHN
Type of specimen and exact
location Relevant clinical history
Collection date and time
How do you label a cassette? CORRECT
ANSWER.surgical/autopsy year
case number
block number
What major requirements should be in the patient's requisition? CORRECT
ANSWER.Full name
PHN
Type of specimen and exact body
site Relevant clinical history
Devitalization and fixation time
Collection date and time
What information does the pathologist need to describe in grossing? CORRECT
ANSWER.Colour
Consistenc
y Texture
Dimensions
Shape
Weight
An obvious pathological features
,What 3is 3Protocol 3A 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Most
3severe 3protocol
Recommended 3for 3extremely 3high 3risk 3tissues
Soak 3instrument 3in 3commercial 3lab 3detergent 3containing 3a 3phenolic
3disinfectant 3(Sanikleen)
Container 3and 3instrument 3are 3steam 3sterilized 3in 3an 3autoclave 3prior 3to
3washing 3with 3soap 3and 3water.
What 3are 3the 34 3stages 3of 3teamwork? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.forming
storming
norming
performing
What 3is 3Protocol 3B 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.more
3common 3for 3tools 3(scape, 3scissors, 3etc.)
Soak 3instrument 3in 3Sanikleen 3followed 3by 3washing 3in 3hot 3soapy 3water.
What 3is 3Protocol 3D 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT
3ANSWER .Accel 3TB 3Spray 3on, 3allow 3to 3air 3dry
What 3is 3Protocol 3C 3when 3cleaning 3an 3instrument? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Soak 3in
3gluteraldehyde 3disinfectant 3(Cindex) 3for 3recommended 3time 3followed 3by
3washing 3in 3hot,soapy 3water
High 3level 3disinfectant, 3extremely 3toxic 3(fume 3hood)
True 3or 3False: 3Legal 3cases 3are 3identified 3and 3kept 3indefinitely 3CORRECT
3ANSWER .true
How 3is 310% 3NFB 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Drained 3from 3specimen 3and
3disposed 3of 3separately.
Must 3be 3neutralized 3prior 3to
3disposal 3Never 3pour 3down 3the
3sink
Large 3labs 3may 3recycle
True 3or 3False: 3Institutions 3decided 3on 3the 3length 3of 3time 3for 3how 3long 3they
3would 3keep 3a 3specimen 3for. 3CORRECT 3ANSWER .true
How 3are 3specimens 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.Bagged 3and 3incinerated
, What 3is 3the 3purpose 3of 3embedding? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.External 3support 3and
3protection
How 3is 3alcohol 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.special 3disposal
Why 3do 3we 3mark 3a 3specimen 3in 3grossing? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.To 3help 3the
3pathologist 3to 3reconstruct 3the 33D 3image 3of 3the 3tissue.
To 3identify 3the 3resection 3margins, 3or 3cut 3edges 3of 3the 3tissue 3piece.
To 3aid 3the 3embedding 3staff 3in 3orienting 3the 3specimen.
How 3is 310%NBF 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.neutralized 3and 3disposed
3separately
How 3is 3Formalin 3disposed 3of? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.neutralized 3and 3poured
3down 3the 3sink 3with 3running 3water
What 3precautions 3must 3be 3used 3for 310% 3NBF? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.wear 3gloves
3and 3safety 3glasses
use 3fume 3hood
spill 3kit
neutralize 3it 3before 3disposing
What 3is 3the 3procedure 3for 3inking 3a 3gross 3specimen? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.1. 3Dry
3specimen
2. Apply
3. Blot 3off 3excess
4. Place 3in 3Bouin's 3fluid 3or 34% 3acetic 3acid 3to 3set
5. Dry 3before 3cutting
True 3or 3False: 3Fixating 3the 3specimen 3does 3not 3change 3the 3colour 3of 3the 3tissue
3CORRECT 3ANSWER.false
What 3does 3tolerant 3mean? 3CORRECT 3ANSWER.minor, 3acceptable 3changes 3and
3making 3sure 3that 3the 3specimen 3does 3not 3change 3its 3structure
True 3or 3False: 3We 3flag 3specimens 3that 3are 3known 3to 3be 3from 3a 3patient 3with
3Hep, 3TB, 3or 3AIDS 3CORRECT 3ANSWER .false
